Property Investment

Why it is Important to Opt for Home Loan Insurance after You Take a Home Loan

Why it is Important to Opt for Home Loan Insurance after You Take a Home Loan

The season of festivals as we know it in India is over. In Kolkata, Durga Puja is the festival and when it is over, everyone becomes morose and looks forward to the next year. Of course, there is Diwali, and Kali Puja. And Jagaddhtri Puja also takes place selectively at some localities. But no festival…

Botanica — A Unique Living Experience Amidst Nature

Botanica — A Unique Living Experience Amidst Nature

Apurba loves to travel. In the midst of nature, he discovers himself, finds his own solace. Walking in the mountain paths among the greenery all around, or just sitting on the carpet of grass relaxes his mind, and he can push away all the stress and tension of a high-pressure marketing job at an MNC….

How More Women are Taking Major Decisions in Property Matters

How More Women are Taking Major Decisions in Property Matters

“They always call us gharer lakshmi, but when it comes to property matters…” “But it is changing if you notice current trends.” These are the snippets of lunchtime conversations between two friends, Shreemoyee and Tanima, who work in a private bank. “Even for women working in the financial sector, it is not easy to impress…

Home Loan Interest Rate: Pros and Cons of Fixed vs Floating Rates

Home Loan Interest Rate: Pros and Cons of Fixed vs Floating Rates

Sunita has always been weak in finance. Generally, she looks forward to a discussion with her friend Moonmoon when she can clarify her concepts. Sunita lives with her mother in a rented flat in Kolkata but of late, she planned to buy a flat in a gated community. Her mother is old and Sunita feels…

Did You ever Think of the Benefits of Buying a Flat at Madhyamgram?

Did You ever Think of the Benefits of Buying a Flat at Madhyamgram?

Neeta was tired. Very tired. She was returning home from her parental home, where she spent the Puja days, and she was already tired. After 5 days of a pleasant stay at Nagerbazar, Dum Dum, where her parents live, she was refreshed. But this long journey to return home at Barasat made her as tired…

Why Buying a Property is Considered Auspicious in Diwali

Why Buying a Property is Considered Auspicious in Diwali

“Diwali or Kalipuja?” “Kalipuja in Kolkata.” “Why not both? We are as much local as cosmopolitan here.” “Well, we are, truly. Dhanteras to Diwali customs, we have adopted all of them.” The above is a conversation between two college friends before Diwali. As evident from their exchange of words, Kolkata now celebrates both Kalipuja and…

What You Must Know about Ancestral Property in India

What You Must Know about Ancestral Property in India

“Shubho Bijoya, Baba, we have good news to share,” said Moonmoon, while her husband Raja, stooped down to touch his father-in-law’s feet. Puja is over. A thin veil of sadness is hanging over the city now, with every Bengali is connecting with their near and dear ones in every way possible, online and offline. On…

Why You must Consider Southern Bypass if You Buy a Flat in Kolkata

Why You must Consider Southern Bypass if You Buy a Flat in Kolkata

Buying a flat is one of the most complex endeavours, realised Aritra. He has been searching for a suitable flat in Kolkata within his modest budget. He has been looking everywhere to buy a flat inside a gated community for his small family comprising his wife Sunetra and their six-year-old daughter Triparna. He has been…

How a High Credit Score can Benefit You While Taking Home Loan

How a High Credit Score can Benefit You While Taking Home Loan

In an amazing turn of events, homebuyers are suddenly having their cakes and eating them too! In addition to an environment of already low interest rates, several banks and housing finance institutions have further reduced the interest rate to eye-popping figures. Will homebuyers ever again enjoy such favourable environment for buying their chosen homes, once…